Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Comprehensive Eating Disorder Program
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How to Apply
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 276435 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 276436
A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
Act as a primary psychiatry provider for child and adolescent patients with eating disorders both within the Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program and outpatient setting, collaborating closely with the supervising faculty psychiatrist.
Provide comprehensive mental health care, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management
Perform daily patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the team, along with regular documentation.
Serve as an essential part of the multidisciplinary team and attend team meetings, family meetings, and care coordination meetings to provide clinical care.
Communicate with members of the team, family, schools, and other current or past providers to assist with coordination of care.
Staff cases seen with the supervising faculty psychiatrist
Engage in quality improvement and other academic projects with the faculty psychiatrists, and other members of the interprofessional team, as they arise and as time allows
Provide teaching to trainees and students that observe or rotate through the clinical spaces you are involved in
Required Qualifications*
Required Qualifications (NP):
Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan
Current certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner OR a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner with additional Psychiatric Mental Health certification, training, or education
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
One or more years of clinical experience with children/adolescents with eating disorders or in child psychiatry
Current DEA registration or plan to obtain.
AHA BLS required
Required Qualifications (PA):
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry from the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or additional Psychiatric Mental training and education
Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP in the state of Michigan.
One or more years of clinical experience with children/adolescents with eating disorders or in child psychiatry
Current DEA registration or plan to obtain.
AHA BLS required.
NOTE:
*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*
One or more years of practice as an NP or PA.
Completion of a Child or Adolescent Mental Health fellowship
Previous experience in intensive outpatient programming, day programming, partial hospitalization programming with experience in problem-solving, crisis management, and de-escalation of distressed patients is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as measured by references and interviews.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated problem solving skills.
Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to share clinical care ideas and collaborate across multiple patient care services and to communicate assertively as a patient advocate.
Ability to multi-task and work on a collaborative team.
Commitment to clinical care, quality improvement, and teaching.
Demonstrated leadership in work setting and other professional activities.
Self-directed learner
Incorporates feedback well
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Full Time Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734 / year
What benefits can you look forward to?
Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Plan
Generous Time Off Allowances
$2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Tuition Support Program(at supervisor discretion/budget)
Wellness Plans
Work/Life Resources
Medical Malpractice Insurance
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Work Schedule
Hours: 40 per week
Shifts: 8-hour shifts, Days Monday-Friday
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected] . For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org .
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
276436
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Comprehensive Eating Disorder Program
Job Title
PA Medical Specialty
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM CW Eating Disorder Program
Posting Begin/End Date
4/17/2026 - 5/01/2026
Career Interest
Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional
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